Chehalis- Temp. General SpEd Resource Para (OSE) 2026-27

Chehalis School District•Chehalis, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for a Temporary Special Educational Paraprofessional Resource position at Orin C. Smith Elementary School. The position is anticipated to be 6.0 hours per day, from 8:50 am to 3:20 pm. The position ends on June 11, 2027, or the last day of school, or if changes to student enrollment occur. In-District applicants who are permanent employees and current members of the Teamsters bargaining group should apply by 3 p.m. on September 14, 2026, and will receive first consideration. Temporary Ed Paras employed during the 2025-26 school year who are hired for the 2026-27 school year will become permanent employees upon rehire.

Requirements

Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children.
Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Have received a qualifying score on a state approved paraeducator assessment; or Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or Have earned 72 quarter credits (100 level or higher) or 48 semester credits (100 level or higher) at an accredited college or university.
Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, including the use of basic computer applications, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Skills to communicate effectively, problem solve.
Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes, problem solving methodology.
Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, fulfill schedules and meet deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations.
Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity and may include lifting/carrying 25 lbs.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a classroom paraprofessional preferred.
First Aid/CPR Certification and Hepatitis B Vaccine Series may be required.

Responsibilities

Adapts classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives.
Administers first aid for the purpose of providing emergency care.
Assists the student(s) in such physical tasks as moving from room to room, eating, toileting, participating in class activities, emergency drills, etc.
Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
Maintains classroom equipment, students’ files/records as pertains to education files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment.
Monitors individual students, classroom activities, for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, correcting student work, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher or program.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing students’ objectives.
Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge.
Performs the essential of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Completes work at assigned workstations.
Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.